Jeana L. Magyar-Moe, Ph.D.  

Associate Professor of Psychology   

Licensed Psychologist   

University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point 

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Contact Information:

Email: jmagyarm@uwsp.edu

Phone: 715-346-3958

Address: SCI D240 UWSP Psychology Department Stevens Point, WI 54481

Professional Biography:

Jeana L. Magyar-Moe received her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Kansas.  She is a Katz Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point (UWSP) where she is a Wisconsin Teaching Fellow and Scholar, and the recipient of the 2006 UWSP University Excellence in Teaching Award, 2007 University Scholar Award, 2009 University Service Award, and five University Leadership Mentor Awards. She also served as the Distinguished Lecturer for the 2007 University Evening Celebration of Faculty Excellence. Dr. Magyar-Moe’s research interests include positive psychology, diversity issues, therapy process and outcome, and the scholarship of teaching and learning. She was an invited scholar and fellow at the 2002 and 2003 International Positive Psychology Summits and an Invited Speaker at the 2007 Gallup Global Well-Being Summit and 2008 Inaugural Positive Psychology Forum. Dr. Magyar-Moe published a book entitled Therapist’s Guide to Positive Psychological Interventions (Elsevier Academic Press) in July of 2009 and has authored numerous book chapters including chapters in the Handbook of Positive Psychology (Snyder & Lopez), Positive Psychological Assessment: A Handbook of Models and Measures (Lopez & Snyder), Positive Psychology in Practice (Linley & Joseph), Counseling Psychology and Optimal Human Functioning (Walsh), The Biennial Review of Counseling Psychology (Walsh), and Wellness for Life: The Personal Dynamics of Living Well (Gentile & Gentile). In addition to teaching and scholarly work, Dr. Magyar-Moe, who is also a licensed psychologist, conducts psychological assessments and provides counseling and therapy to community clients (at Riverwood Counseling Associates of Stevens Point), consults with local businesses, and is a sport psychologist for athletes and athletic teams at UWSP. Magyar-Moe is the Secretary of the Board of Directors for the National Wellness Institute, is a member of The American Psychological Association (APA), and a member of Division 17 of the APA: The Society of Counseling Psychology. Within Division 17 she serves as the Past-Chair of the Positive Psychology Section. When not at work, Jeana enjoys spending time with her wonderful husband, David, and their beautiful children, Tahlia and Jace.

 

Therapist's Guide to Positive Psychological Interventions, written by Jeana, is available now for direct purchase at: www.elsevier.com or other on-line book retailers.

Courses Currently Taught at UWSP:

Psyc 270: Positive Psychology

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Click here to watch the Positive Psychology Service-Learning Reflection Slideshow from Fall 2008: ServiceLearningFall2008Final/Service Learning Slide Show Fall 2008.ppt

Click here to watch the Positive Psychology Service-Learning Reflection Slideshow from Fall 2009: Service Learning Fall 2009 Slideshow Final/Service Learning Slideshow Fall 2009.ppt

Psyc 295: Career Development in Psychology

Psyc 301: Theories of Personality

Psyc 351: Abnormal Psychology

Psyc 402/602: Counseling Practicum

Psyc 491: Psychology Workshop: Positive Psychology in Counseling and Therapy

Psyc 494/495: Human Services Internship and Seminar

First Year Seminar 105: The Pursuit of Happiness

UWSP Student Organizations Dr. Magyar-Moe Advises:

Psi Chi Psychology National Honor Society

Phi Eta Sigma Freshman National Honor Society

Links of Interest:

click here to view the 2007 UWSP UniversityEveningProgram.pdf

APA Division 17 Positive Psychology Section Homepage http://div17pospsych.com/

National Wellness Institute Homepage www.nationalwellness.org

Riverwood Counseling Associates of Stevens Point Website http://riverwoodcounseling.org/index.htm

Authentic Happiness Website www.authentichappiness.org

Values in Action Institute on Character http://www.viacharacter.org/

Positive Psychology Center Homepage http://www.ppc.sas.upenn.edu/

Gallup Global Well-Being Forum Homepage http://www.gallupippi.com/content/?ci=21442

International Positive Psychology Association Homepage  http://www.ippanetwork.org/index.htm

University of Kansas Psychology and Research in Education Website http://soe.ku.edu/pr

University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Homepage www.uwsp.edu

University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Psychology Department Homepage www.uwsp.edu/psych/index.htm

Social Psychology Network Action Teaching Award  - Honorable Mention Entry by Jeana: http://www.socialpsychology.org/action/2010honor1.htm

click here to view the 2007 UWSP UniversityEveningProgram.pdf

Tahlia and Jace Comparison Photos/Tahlia and Jace Comparisons.ppt